Suggestions for improving taxation being considered, Dar tells PSX delegates

ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday met with the Pakistan Stock Exchange delegation and told them that the process of reform in the regulatory regime and taxation structure will continue.

Dar assured the delegation that suggestions by relevant stakeholder for improvements in the structure will be considered.

Hard work by all stakeholders during the last four years had resulted in the economic turnaround which is globally acknowledged now, he said. He appreciated the role of the business community and urged that it should continue its positive contribution for the progress and development of the country.

The minister also shared his plans for expanding investment in various fields through the Pakistan Development Fund, which he said would focus on financing commercially viable public sector projects. The delegation expressed keen interest in partnering with the government to expand the outreach of the fund.